Posts Tagged ‘Catherine Lawrence’
Review (Creative Futures): The Agent
The Agent had a successful world premiere at the 2026 Anywhere Festival. A fun demonstration of the talents of a local writer, director and cast, The Agent is a light-hearted mixture of physics, philosophy, property, and poo.
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Basement Baroque
Cellist Evalyn Legried has developed a winning format—programming well-known and less familiar pieces of Baroque music, and collaborating with established and emerging musicians, to attract audiences to enjoy intricate melodies, dramatic contrasts, and elaborate ornamentation of the baroque period.
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Bucket List
The Screech Arts’ cast and creatives have transformed the bucket list idea into a memorable show that shares the personal bucket list priorities of each of the members of the cast, and features… buckets.
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour Vol. 3
In the best traditions of the excellent Anywhere Festival format, The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour takes place in… well… the front parlour of a very famous lady singer. Catherine Lawrence is delighted to report that the Vol 3 selection is a special and eclectic mix of music.
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Heartbreak Club
Catherine Lawrence suggests that the Thundering Productions’ new work, The Heartbreak Club, makes for a fun evening out for a group of friends or Book Group members—describing the show as ‘a play that is light on the serious homicidal ideas, and heavy on the gentle comedy and healing.’
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Exocytosis
The talented Solstice Dance Collective team has had another successful Anywhere Festival run, bringing two innovative new contemporary dance works to the Paint Factory Festival Hub stage. Catherine Lawrence is…
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Mythical Creatures
Catherine Lawrence reviews Rachel Riggall’s memorable ‘Mythical Creatures,’ describing this 2026 Anywhere Festival production as ‘a show, that combines aerial, fire, and acro to bring mythical beings to ‘life.’ ‘
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Shakespeare Dying on the Stage
Sometimes a show isn’t quite what you expected—which can have both pros and cons. The world premiere run of Shakespeare Dying on the Stage is a great concept. Observing that Shakespeare’s plays include many onstage deaths, Dean Moulds (Playwright/Actor) decided to write a play that would ‘attempt to stage every death in Shakespeare in under an hour.’
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Half Hour Hamlet
Catherine Lawrence absolutely loves the 2026 Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay Half Hour Hamlet, describing one of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s ‘Shakespeare Shorts’ as ‘a show that absolutely delivers on its promise—and more.
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Amazing Bubble Show
Catherine Lawrence had fun at the 2026 Amazing Bubble Show, ‘which is exactly what the title suggests—a simple, kid-friendly 45-minute event that shares Glen’s love of bubbles, and showcases his skill at producing ever-increasing numbers and types of bubble. You may not be dazzled, but it’s always great to find something that sparks joy, wonder and delight for kids of all ages. After all, as Glen says, ‘who doesn’t like bubbles?’
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Elemental Being
Catherine Lawrence congratulates the families, teachers and students on the new Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay dance, circus and movement showcase, The Elemental Being…
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): Punk Rock Potter
Catherine Lawrence enjoyed Punk Rock Potter, commenting that ‘in the style of the best children’s theatre, Punk Rock Potter has a script that is written for children but also has plenty to make their parents and accompanying adults laugh out loud.’ Tickets for the two 2026 Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay Role Initiative Theatre Company shows may still be available …
Read MoreReview (Creative Futures): The Story of the Life of Charlie Chaplin
Describing Smile: The story of the life of Charlie Chaplin as timeless, charming story-telling, Catherine highlights the importance of booking Anywhere Festival shows early, as ‘it is unsurprising that Marcel Cole has created another festival gem that sells out very quickly.’
To read more about this entertaining Anywhere Festival Brisbane show, turn to the full Creative Futures Photography review…
Review (Creative Futures): How to Seduce Your Dragon
Catherine Lawrence is full of praise for ‘How to Seduce Your Dragon.’ To read more about this entertaining Anywhere Festival Brisbane show, turn to the full Creative Futures Photography review…
Read MoreReview (Catherine Lawrence): PUSH
PUSH lives up to the promotion of being ‘Screech Arts at their boldest [… and is] frank, funny, and fearless.’ PUSH is a clever, insightful, and important piece of theatre. The show closes with Bradley’s challenge to the audience: ‘when life holds us back, we push […] The question is, will you push with us too?’ I hope that Screech Arts find future opportunities to bring this work to a wider audience, and to attract future advocates and supporters—whether on a more conventional inner-city stage, or back in the fabulous Paint Factory Anywhere Festival Hub.
Read MoreReview (Catherine Lawrence): 10 Years
As a celebration of the first ten or so years of the musical Muses Trio journey, the ’10 Years’ concert and collection features music that is composed by women—and is frequently written specifically for/commissioned by the Muses Trio.
Read MoreReview (Catherine Lawrence): The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour (Vol. 2)
The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour (Vol. 2) features a talented, highly-professional and collaborative team—and I am sure that everyone attending each of the four shows will have had a wonderful experience.
Read MoreReview (Catherine Lawrence): Clutter
Catherine Lawrence’s latest review recommends another Anywhere Festival Brisbane gem… “My latest hot tip for the 2025 Anywhere Festival is to make a beeline for the Raven Hotel to see…
Read MoreReview (Catherine Lawrence): Primitives (staged reading)
Primitives is definitely more a preview than mere staged reading. Expect surreal moments, some dark humour, entrails… and a final twist that will give you plenty to talk about over a post-show beverage
Read MoreReview: Too Twisted
Catherine Lawrence congratulates the students, teachers, and families on an impressive demonstration of the skills of talented That’s Dance and Acrobatics’ performers. For more about this 2025 Anywhere Festival Moreton…
Read MoreReview: Murder At The Bowlo
If you get the opportunity to catch the final two Improv Queensland shows in the 2025 Anywhere Festival I strongly recommend getting a group together and going along for the…
Read MoreReview: Jaws For Kids!
Jaws: For Kids! is highly recommended as a really entertaining show for adults and kids. You will come away with a raft of ‘fun facts’(ting) about the importance of sharks,…
Read MoreReview: The Amazing Bubble Show
Magic Glen’s Amazing Bubble Show is a kid-friendly 45-minute event that is exactly what you’d expect from the title… and a little bit more. By the end of the set…
Read MoreReview: Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar
Catherine Lawrence is very impressed at the professionalism and meticulousness of the creatives and performers of this ‘art experience’ show, concluding expect excellent musical skills ‘clever costuming, fantastical makeup, and…
Read MoreReview: The Garage Band
Catherine Lawrence congratulates some ‘late bloomers’ (that’s a direct quote from the show) who are living out their dream, and enjoying playing and performing in the Munslow/Hossack Productions’ show, The…
Read MoreReview: The Ladysinger’s Parlour (Vol. 1)
In the style of the ever-popular Australian Modern ‘at home’ events, The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour (Vol. 1) was presented in the ‘parlour’ of a Fairfield home—a space that was cleverly…
Read MoreReview: 2004 Slumber Party
Catherine Lawrence congratulates Darcie Rae Boatswain and the Glitter Martini crew, on another strong addition to their menu. Pjs, UGGs, audience participation galore… plus artistic hula, fabulous pole dance, impressive…
Read MoreReview: Abba Girls Tribute Show
Sadly, Abba’s Agnetha and Frida were not available to perform outside a Yeronga warehouse on Friday night. Which was a not a problem for a very enthusiastic audience, as the…
Read MoreReview: The Dire Theatre Company Radio Variety Hour
Yeronga’s Paint Factory offers a range of nooks and crannies, several of which are cleverly reimagined by exceptional performers and creatives during Brisbane’s Anywhere Festival. My 2024 Anywhere Festival hot…
Read MoreReview: That Drag Show!
As you might expect of a five-star drag event, the costumes were simply fabulous, the makeup was amazing, the choreography was classic and outrageous, the lip-synch was on point, and…
Read MoreReview: Somnium
Somnium is the perfect title for choreographer Kelsey Dell’s compelling new work, that is ‘inspired by states of dreaming and the imaginings of our unconscious minds.’ If you are looking…
Read MoreReview: As Told By The Boys That Fed Me Apples
How better to tell the story of the 136,000 Australian horses sent to the First World War, than through the experiences of three of the ‘boys’ who fed apples to…
Read MoreReview: A Journey to Euphoria
Euphoria can be defined as intense feelings of excitement, well-being, and happiness—where activities such as exercise, laughter, or dancing can induce a state of euphoria. Which means that a great…
Read MoreReview: Excursions
Catherine Lawrence suggests that Excursions is definitely worth a trip to Morningside. One of the many great things about Brisbane’s Anywhere Festival is the chance to see newly created works,…
Read MoreReview: The Ukulele Man
Marcel Cole’s show is a festival gem and deserves to sell-out every time. It is easy to see why The Ukulele Man has been such a success at other fringe…
Read MoreReview: Flabbergasters
Catherine Lawrence raves about the latest Act React hit, noting ‘if you ever get the chance to see the ‘Flabbergasters’ show I am certain it will be a fun event…
Read MoreReview: The Birds & The Bees
Creative Futures Photography enjoyed another visit to Hip Hop Brewers, this time reporting back on Dr Kit Prendergast’s show that blends skills as an aerialist with expertise in the science…
Read MoreReview: Speakeasy
Creative Futures Photography clearly enjoyed revisiting The Candy Shop Show’s Speakeasy. A chance to visit North Lake’s Thirsty Chiefs Brewing, to enjoy Lizzie Moore’s powerhouse vocals, and to be wowed…
Read MoreReview: This is Your Trial
If you are looking for an enjoyable night out with friends, a family treat, or just a solo night away from the screen… then This is Your Trial is for you. You just have to be quick, as this particular judge (the talented Natalie Bochenski) is only ‘sitting’ for one more night of this circuit.
Read MoreReview: Tipsy History
Great to see Glitter Martini’s Tipsy History make a welcome return to the Anywhere Festival menu—this time at the Moreton Bay Tannins Brew. Catherine Lawrence couldn’t resist the chance to…
Read MoreReview: The Big D
Abril LaTrene and Shaun Birtles’ ‘The Big D’ show is a funny, thought-provoking, bittersweet tale of sometimes brutal honesty. Lots to enjoy, and food for thought in the days to come. But you will have to be quick; their final show deserves to be a sellout.
Read MoreReview: Limelight 2024
Limelight is part competition, part showcase, and all entertainment. Now in its third year, the Introspect Theatre Company Limelight is a mixture of Moreton Bay’s Got Talent meets Caboolture eisteddfod—all wrapped up in sprinkling of fundraising to support the educational and entertainment goals of this much-loved not-for-profit north Brisbane performing arts company. read more for the review of Limelight 2024.
Read MoreReview: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Creative Futures Photography’s Catherine Lawrence loved the premiere of ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love.’ If you were lucky enough to see this show, turn to the review to see if…
Read MoreReview: That’s Life!
One of the many great things about Anywhere Festival is that it gives performers the opportunity to test out new material and ideas. Catherine Lawrence congratulates Rebel Lyons for proving…
Read MoreReview: Guitarra y Cuarteto
Guitarra y Cuarteto is exactly that: a program of mainly Spanish-influenced music for guitar and string quartet. But it is also so much more, thanks to the combined talents of Andrew Veivers and of the members of The Black Square Quartet.
Read MoreInto The Light – Review by Catherine Lawrence
There were so many memorable moments in Into the Light—from the synchronised screen-watching dance moves and ‘makeup’ piece (what do we really look like without those filters?!) through to the…
Read MoreTipsy History – Review by Catherine Lawrence
Tipsy History delivers the promised cocktail of circus and variety, mixed up with a smattering of booze past and present, and all poured into the award-winning Hiker brewhouse. This is…
Read MoreDate Night – Review by Catherine Lawrence
Chris Martin and Taylor Edwards are a double act in both senses of the phrase: a couple, and a great comedy partnership. So it’s not surprising that a ‘silly sketch…
Read MoreAre You Lonesome Tonight? – Review by Catherine Lawrence
It’s easy to see why. An intimate show (maximum audience size is 60), with high-quality performers who use the event as the opportunity to showcase some of their best-loved works—or,…
Read MoreReview: Anywhere Festival Fish Lane Opening Night Takeover
The 2023 Anywhere Festival opening, was a great start to this year’s festival, as the Fish Lane Arts Precinct ‘takeover’ gave the crowd a tantalising glimpse of some of the…
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